Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Sep 10
USA Reaches FIBA World Cup Semis With 108-56 Rout of Hungary as Clark, Reese Click
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Sep 10

USA Reaches FIBA World Cup Semis With 108-56 Rout of Hungary as Clark, Reese Click

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Sep 10

Summary

  • 108-56 over Hungary sent the United States into Saturday’s World Cup semifinals, keeping alive its bid for a fifth straight title.
  • Napheesa Collier led with 19 points, while Caitlin Clark posted 10 points and nine assists and Angel Reese added nine points and six rebounds in the quarter-final rout.
  • Clark and Reese also highlighted their growing on-court chemistry with a first-quarter pick-and-roll and a later fastbreak connection, reinforcing a partnership both said is stronger than online narratives suggest.
  • Saturday’s semifinal opponent will be Spain or Australia, before Clark and Reese soon return to the WNBA playoffs with their 26-14 teams potentially on a first-round collision course.

Insights

How will the newfound chemistry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese impact their fierce rivalry in the upcoming 2026 WNBA playoffs?
Could the intense media scrutiny and officiating controversies actually be the secret fuel driving their historic international dominance?